This Is It
Jack Ingram · 2007
43 min · 12 tracks · country music
A blend of heartfelt storytelling and polished production, navigating personal themes with a contemporary country sound.
Top tracks — play these first
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Lips of an Angel — This track showcases Ingram's ability to blend emotional vulnerability with a catchy melody, making it a standout that resonated widely with audiences.
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Measure of a Man — Opening the album, this song sets a reflective tone and highlights Ingram's skill in narrative-driven songwriting, establishing thematic depth early on.
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Wherever You Are — As one of the lead singles, this song captures the longing and dedication in relationships, further defining Ingram's signature style and emotional range.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features solid songwriting and production but lacks standout moments that elevate it beyond its genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the fourth track shifts to a more reflective tone with slower instrumentation.
- Several songs feature prominent backing vocals that harmonize with Ingram's lead, enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- The album closes with two tracks that gradually decrease in tempo, creating a sense of resolution and finality.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- heartfelt storytelling through melodies
- sing-along moments with friends
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- emotional reflections on relationships
Maybe skip if you
- dislike polished production styles
- prefer longer, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- This Is It is Jack Ingram's fifth studio album, released in 2007, following his breakthrough with the hit 'Wherever You Are' from his previous album. At this point in his career, Ingram was gaining traction within the country music scene, aiming to solidify his presence after years of working towards commercial success.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pat Green· Kenny Chesney· Travis Tritt
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Measure of a Man 3:18
- 2 Hold On 4:03
- 3 Lips of an Angel 3:50
- 4 Wherever You Are 3:37
- 5 Love You 2:47
- 6 Easy as 1, 2, 3 (Part II) 2:44
- 7 Ava Adele 2:50
- 8 Make a Wish (Coming Home Again) 4:32
- 9 Great Divide 4:13
- 10 Don’t Want to Hurt 3:51
- 11 Maybe She’ll Get Lonely 3:24
- 12 All I Can Do 4:13
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